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A home away from home

Posted February 23rd, 2022

Presbyterians have been stepping up to help Afghan families feel welcome in the United States, from providing meals and housing to helping children get registered in school.

Presbyterians to share how they’re welcoming Afghan refugees

Posted February 10th, 2022

The virtual series Around the World with PDA returns at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Feb. 17 with an installment showcasing how partners are welcoming Afghan refugees in two southern states, Arkansas and Virginia.

Never a better time to welcome the stranger

Posted November 18th, 2021

Wednesday’s online Matthew 25 gathering focused on welcoming the stranger. The 80 or so participants learned from two Presbyterians who are currently working hard to carry out Jesus’ command to do just that.

All ages fight hunger at First Presbyterian Church in Winchester, Virginia

Posted April 30th, 2020

Packaging thousands of meals to feed the hungry goes a lot faster when music is playing. As feel-good hits from Creedence Clearwater Revival, Neil Diamond and Michael Jackson played from a loudspeaker in a corner of the Fellowship Hall, volunteers at First Presbyterian Church in Winchester, Virginia, packed more than 28,000 bags of rice, soy protein and dried vegetables in about two hours on a recent Saturday afternoon.

All ages fight hunger at First Presbyterian Church in Winchester, Virginia

Posted March 2nd, 2020

Packaging thousands of meals to feed the hungry goes a lot faster when music is playing.